ERIKA HOLDER

• Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
• Oversaw patient conditions, administered medicine, performed interventions and took detailed records.
• Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
• Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.

• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
• Documented patient interactions and interventions in Matrix EMR.
• Assessed patient conditions by taking vital signs and evaluating symptoms to determine appropriate treatment.
• Developed relationships with patients and families to understand medical history and care needs.

• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
• Managed various medications and treatments, which included peritoneal dialysis, IV push, oral, subcutaneous, IV infusion and intramuscular injections and PICC/MIDLINE medications.
• Managed patient admissions and discharges from hospital to homecare, extended care facility or self-care.
• Streamlined all steps in rapid response situations by prioritizing and delegating tasks.
• Managed JP drains and chest, nasogastric, G and peg tubes.
• Worked with patients diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes or sepsis to asses needs and determine best options for care.
• Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health and organizational regulations.

• Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
• Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
• Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising RN.
• Handled variety of nursing tasks, including medication administration, ventilation monitoring and wound care.
• Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.

• Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
• Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
• Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
• Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.

• Guided and lead staff members in acute care unit and coordinated, delegated tasks and managed CNAS.
• Managed care for post-operative patients from initial recovery through discharge.
• Oversaw patient conditions, administered medicine, performed interventions and took detailed records.
• Built rapport with patients and family members to deliver exceptional care.

Erika Holder